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Welcome to LA

At the end of the Summer, I will be coming up on two years in Los Angeles. I have done quite a bit of work in the last 18 months especially when it comes to live performance. LA is a tough nut to crack and I wouldn't have been able to do it at all without the kind introductions of Lynda Kay Parker. Her album Dream My Darling is an absolute masterpiece with classic after classic song, a real album. I won't go on too long here but not only is Lynda one of the greatest American song writers I've had the good fortune to know, she is a first class person. Smart, funny as all hell and a true performer. Through her generosity I have met some of the greatest musicians I have ever known who continue to be so supportive and encouraging. John Mcduffie, Christopher Allis, Jason Chesney with his killer band Old Californio, Jeff Legore from The Psychedelic Cowboys and so many more great folks out at the live shows at The Echo opening for The Blasters and Southern Culture On The Skids. It was a great year and boy I'm gonna miss playing that Gretsch! Thank you Lynda Kay!
Grammy Pre-Party 2010 Hotel Figeuroa

Benefit for The Thirst Project Santa Monica
Live in store appearance at Amoeba Records

02/10/2011

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  • Golden
    Golden Cebu
    Jun 14 2020 9:54 PM
    Thanks for the warm welcome

    Thanks for the warm welcome

  • Fianca Cruz
    Fianca Cruz San Marino
    Jun 15 2020 12:19 AM
    I can see that you guys have a very hectic schedule and I would understand if some of you don't have time for yourselves. But I am sure that this is for your own sake and I am proud to say that I am a fan of yours! I even wrote a [url=https://bestwritingsclues.com/reviews/6dollaressay-com-review/]6 dollar essay[/url] about you before. I never thought that I would love Dream My Darling so much! The tracks inside were lit!

    I can see that you guys have a very hectic schedule and I would understand if some of you don't have time for yourselves. But I am sure that this is for your own sake and I am proud to say that I am a fan of yours! I even wrote a 6 dollar essay about you before. I never thought that I would love Dream My Darling so much! The tracks inside were lit!

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